Concerns are rising that Shane Flanagan may have lost the support of the St George Illawarra Dragons players, particularly as young talent Loko Pasifika-Tonga reportedly seeks an exit, following Jaydn Su'A's departure.
Last season, Pasifika-Tonga made 10 appearances for the Dragons, but he hasn't seen game time this year, even as the team struggles at the bottom of the standings after six consecutive losses.
His management expressed dissatisfaction with Flanagan's claim that he lacks players ready to step up for Round 7, which has reportedly upset those in reserve grade.
"This is very strong from Pasifika-Tonga and his management, which seems like he just wants out of there," noted Braith Anasta during NRL 360.
According to the Daily Telegraph's Brent Read, multiple players are re-evaluating their futures with the Dragons due to limited opportunities and the club's current trajectory under Flanagan.
"Those comments were in reference to what Shane Flanagan said the other day, sort of insinuating that there weren't any better options to use in NSW Cup," Read pointed out.